Most kids spend their summers at camp, at the beach, or on vacation. But this month, 30 students from Providence are on the Brown University campus instead. They’re part of the new Brown Collegiate Scholars Program – a year-round support system to help local students go to college. Ed talks to the director of the new program- Nick Figueroa. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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